Honda cars are known best for its reliability, quality and performance. The first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a Luxury brand is Honda by the name Acura. It is the sixth largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Honda's first production car was the S500 sports car, followed by the T360 which went into production during October 1963. Honda's line-up varies country to country and may include vehicle features exclusive to that region. Some examples are the latest Acura TL luxury sedan and the Ridgeline, Honda's first light-duty pickup truck. Both were engineered primarily for North America and are exclusively manufactured and marketed there